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curse

/kɜːs/
curse kɜːs
English Definition
v. to use rude or offensive words
中文释义
诅咒，咒骂
Significado en Español
maldición, maldecir
한국어 뜻
저주, 욕설
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lời nguyền, chửi rủa
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Example Sentence

He cursed loudly after stubbing his toe.

他撞到脚趾后大声咒骂。

Synonyms
swear damn jinx
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “curse”:

  1. A bless
  2. B swear
  3. C praise
  4. D compliment
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B — swear. “curse” means v. to use rude or offensive words

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is very rude to ______ loudly in front of small children.

  1. A praise
  2. B bless
  3. C curse
  4. D thank
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C — curse. “curse” means v. to use rude or offensive words

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Common questions about “curse”

What does “curse” mean?

curse — v. to use rude or offensive words. In Chinese: 诅咒，咒骂.

How do you pronounce “curse”?

curse is pronounced /kɜːs/. It breaks into 1 syllable: curse.

How do you use “curse” in a sentence?

He cursed loudly after stubbing his toe. (他撞到脚趾后大声咒骂。)

What are synonyms for “curse”?

swear, damn, jinx — all close in meaning to curse (v. to use rude or offensive words).

Is “curse” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. curse appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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